I don't reload. I would would only shoot maybe a box or two of ammo a year , so price if ammo is not too much of an issue. I've shot some big guns,300um,10ga,7mm so i kind know what to expect for recoil (I think?). Looking at the numbers my 270 loaded with 140 light mags vs what my bro shoots in his 139 gr hornady , they are almost the same and believe it or not it is packing more punch at 400 yards.
.270 Win., 140 gr. BTSP light mag
Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
Muzzle 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
3100/2987 2900/2614 2709/2280 2525/1982 2349/1715 2180/1477
Trajectory (inches)
Muzzle 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
-1.50 1.30 0.00 -6.10 -17.60 -35.40
7MM Rem. Mag., 139 gr. BTSP
Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
Muzzle 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
3150/3062 2933/2655 2727/2294 2529/1974 2341/1691 2160/1440
Trajectory (inches)
Muzzle 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd
-1.50 1.30 0.00 -6.00 -17.40 -35.10
In my eyes I already have a 7mm. Looking for a little more punch is all. Think the 7 rum is just what i'm looking for.